Giant Porcupinefish!

The GIANT PORCUPINEFISH (called kokala or ‘o’opu kawa) is the largest of all porcupinefish, with extra large eyes and head.  Long backwards-pointing spines lie flat along the entire body, erecting when the fish inflates.  It’s a light fish covered with black spots.  They feed primarily on mollusks, crustaceans and urchins.  The Hawaiian name for these fish means “spiny” and although some people think they’re safe to eat, there have been accounts of people dying within the hour after eating one of these.  Come dive with Honu Hawaiian Diving to see one of these fish!